Water and Wastewater Project Manager: Central - Northern IL

G.A. Rich & Sons is a family-owned company providing Commercial Plumbing, Process Piping, Site Utilities and Municipal Service throughout Illinois and is seeking a full-time Construction Project Manager for our Central - Northern IL Territory. 

This job requires frequent travel between Northern - Central Illinois. We are looking for a career-minded person who is looking for a long-term position with a great company.

Employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including:

Annual salary starting at $85,000; varies based on experience

Fully paid premiums for medical insurance

Voluntary dental insurance

Voluntary vision insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company truck

Position Summary:

The primary role for this Project Manager is to manage waste water treatment facility projects.  Management of the projects entails receiving the awarded bid package from the Estimator, taking all action necessary to mobilize the project both in the office and in the field, overseeing the Lead Worker and day-to-day activities of the field. A Project Manager is to have the ability to complete each job on time, on budget, per the contract, to the customer’s satisfaction, and to the company’s safety and quality standards.

Essential Functions:

Attend turn-over meeting with Estimating Department and Lead Worker to gain understanding of project scope, project estimates and contract obligations

Read and comprehend construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules

Job Setup for accounting purposes which includes: establishing cost codes, communicating estimates, and schedule of values 

Lead and motivate team members

Request buy pricing from vendors, select vendors, complete submittal process, write purchase orders 

Schedule company resources which include: manpower, equipment, tools, and materials

Change order management

Pay requests 

Manage subcontractors

Hold team accountable to standards of performance and process of workflow, including ensuring that all daily timekeeping requirements are complete

Maintain cooperative and cordial working relationships with all company employees

Investigate and handle any issues that arise through to resolution

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred

Minimum of 3 years’ construction project management experience; mechanical/plumbing industry experience preferred

Professional demeanor with integrity, accountability, and pride in work

Strong teamwork skills and respect for project and organizational leadership

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Strong math ability and attention to detail

Ability to plan strategically, organize resources, and deliver projects on time and on budget

Skilled at problem-solving, analyzing issues, and making sound, fiscally responsible decisions

Comfortable working under pressure and with diverse groups (engineers, architects, subcontractors, inspectors)

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Physical Demands:

Body Positions: Office: sitting at desk, standing and walking. Field: walking on uneven surfaces, standing, kneeling, climbing, balancing, stooping, crawling

Body Senses: Use of vision and hearing to perform primary tasks